Kitchen Team

Panda Restaurant Group; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Kitchen Team Associate at a leading family-owned American Chinese restaurant. This role offers a chance to thrive in a supportive environment, where you'll cook delicious food and ensure the highest standards of cleanliness. With hands-on training and opportunities for career growth, you can develop valuable skills that will benefit your future. Enjoy flexible schedules and great pay, along with perks like free meals and comprehensive health benefits. Be part of a company that values diversity and gives back to the community through initiatives that make a difference.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Associate discounts

Referral bonus

Hands-on paid training

Ongoing Career Development

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team members.
• Operations experience is a plus.
• Food Handler certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional dining experience to guests.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of the store.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service

Food Safety

Adaptability

Education

Some High School Education

Job description

Join us to apply for the Kitchen Team role at Panda Restaurant Group.

Join us as a Kitchen Team Associate

We’re looking for friendly team players to cook delicious food while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness for our guests. Thrive in a safe and supportive work environment with team members who become friends. There’s always something new to learn, do, and accomplish. If you don’t have experience, we’ll train you! You’ll get opportunities to gain skills that help you rise in your career, no matter where you go. We’re all about giving back, so you’ll also get the chance to impact your community through our Panda Cares initiative. Let’s work together.

• Provides exceptional dining experience to Guests – Greeting Guests, Serving food and handling payments at cash register
• Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the store
• Follows Operations Standards and Safety Procedures to serve fresh and quality food
• Works efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment, and may work at different positions – Front counter, Drive Through or Kitchen

Essential Functions for Kitchen Team Associates:

• Provides exceptional dining experience to Guests – Greeting Guests, Serving food and handling payments at cash register
• Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the store
• Follows Operations Standards and Safety Procedures to serve fresh and quality food
• Works efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment, and may work at different positions – Front counter, Drive Through or Kitchen

Work effectively with team members to meet daily goals in a fun, positive environment.

Qualifications:

• Friendly and helpful team members
• Operations experience is a plus
• Some high school education
• Food Handler certification may be required depending on local requirements, acquired at your expense

How we reward you:

• Flexible schedules
• Great pay
• Free meals while working at Panda
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Cancer Income Protection insurance for full-time associates
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending accounts
• 401K with company match
• Vacation, sick leave, bereavement/funeral leave and Leave Share Program for eligible associates
• Associate discounts for many brands
• Referral bonus for eligible associates
• Opportunity to give back to your community
• Hands-on paid training to prepare you for success
• Ongoing Career & Leadership Development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions

ADA Statement: While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam tables and food vapors. Workspace is restricted, and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use kitchen equipment, and work quickly without losing accuracy. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for up to four hours, and reach across countertops at 36 inches. Kitchens are hot and noisy, with limited storage and high shelving. Employees must work in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and manage conflicts.

Panda Strong Since 1983: Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America, with nearly 2,300 locations worldwide. We aim to deliver exceptional Asian dining experiences and build an organization where people are inspired to better their lives, impacting our teams and communities.

You’re Wanted Here: We value diversity in all forms, which fosters creativity, diverse perspectives, and happiness. Panda Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all laws regarding workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, contact our team at [e-mail].